Our response to latest #bced restart news is at https://www.bctf.ca/NewsReleases.aspx?id=57896.

#bcpoli needs to take a step back and work with the partner groups on how to use that new $242 million in federal funding. We need to ensure the K–12 restart is as safe and effective as it can be. Thread:

“As teachers, we all want to welcome our students to class and get back to in-person teaching,” said @TeriMooring. “We all want to get back to a place where every student is in school learning, socializing, and celebrating those ‘a-ha’ moments. It’s why we teach. #bced #bcpoli

"We need to do things differently and that starts with making sure staff and students can actually achieve physical distancing in our schools and classrooms. Under the government’s current plan, that physical distancing just isn’t possible.” #bced #bcpoli

Today’s #bced news on remote learning options is an important part of the overall strategy to have a successful school year. Students with health concerns, families living in multigenerational homes, and students who go home to an immune-compromised caregiver all need options.

Those remote options will keep students and their loved ones safe. Options will also help reduce class sizes. The BCTF, since the government first mentioned learning groups, has said more needs to be done on the preventative side—not just the contact tracing side. #bced #bcpoli

“We need to do all we can to keep teachers, support staff, students, and families safe,” said @TeriMooring. “That’s why I was hoping the government wouldn’t rush another announcement out the door, but take the time to improve the restart plan." #bced #bcpoli

More from @TeriMooring: "I know the federal government’s funding announcement was unexpected, but we should see it as a huge opportunity to work together and get things right." #bced #bcpoli

"The train has not left the station, school has not started. There is more than enough time to use the new $242 million in federal funding to improve the safety of our schools and classrooms.”

#bced #bcpoli, Remember to send your MLA an email at http://www.supportbcteachers.ca/ .